Talent to Watch Program

Summary

Project type

Feature-length film

Project stage

Production

Applicants

Emerging talent, Canadian film production companies 

Submission

Dialogue

Program overview

The Talent to Watch Program supports emerging filmmakers looking to finance the production stage of their first feature film project(s). 

The Talent to Watch Program has three streams: 

• Industry Partner Stream: For projects that are recommended by a Designated Industry Partner. 
• Festival Selection Stream: For emerging filmmakers who have directed a short film that was selected at a recognized film festival. 
• Filmmaker Apply-Direct Stream: All Key Members of the Creative Team must be:
  • Indigenous; 
  • Black; 
  • People of Colour; 
  • Women; 
  • Gender-diverse individuals; 
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals; 
  • Persons with disabilities; and/or 
  • Members of an Official Language Minority Community

Who can apply

Applications may be submitted by companies or individuals who meet the eligibility criteria indicated in the Program guidelines.

Key members of the creative teams of all submitted projects must be emerging talent.

Information about the program

Guidelines

Please review the documents for full program and stream details, and eligibility criteria.

Key Dates

IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.

Projects may be submitted only once per fiscal year.

All projects.

Opening April 16, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Closing April 30, 2024 11:59 PM EDT

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Apply for funding

Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.

Application documents

Resources

Templates

Declarations

Business policies

Past guidelines

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